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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.08, 1,093.71 and 242.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.08, 1,093.71 and 242.45 is: 363.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.08 : 1,093.71 = 242.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.08/1,093.71 = 242.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.08x = 1,093.71 × 242.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.08x = 265,169.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,169.99/729.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.70

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